Frank Niu

§ Resume — roles & results

Frank Niu

267-428-9462| Frank.z.niu@gmail.com| Houston, Texas (77082)

Experience

  1. [01]

    Founder, COO

    April 2026 - Present

    Axiom Pathways, Inc

    • Founded and lead a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering workforce-readiness curriculum to low-income high school and college students worldwide, building a pipeline to remote internships with 10+ startup partners, including OpenTrade, Corgi, and TypeOS.
    • Drove 2,000+ website visits, 150,000+ Instagram views, and 700+ program applications YTD by managing the website backend, leading LinkedIn/Instagram marketing with Figma-designed graphics, securing a $10,000/month Google Ad Grant, running Google Ad campaigns, and liaising with Microsoft's proof-of-concept partnership team.
    • Authored and produced 30+ articles and videos on marketing and AI fluency, published on axiompathways.org.
    • Recruited 3 startup founders overseeing $10M+ in revenue into the internship pipeline
    • Directly placed 130+ paid interns, expanding opportunities for High school and College students
  2. [02]

    Student Advisory Council Member

    August 2026 - Present

    Texas State Board of Education

    • Selected to serve on the Student Advisory Council, an independent council organized to bring student perspective to the Texas State Board of Education.
  3. [03]

    Go-to-market

    August 2026 – Present

    OpenTrade (YC S26)

    • Worked directly with CMO to conduct market research in order to shape go-to-market strategy and product positioning.
    • Launched OpenTrade's first collegiate campus ambassador program
    • Recruited and onboarded 60+ college user-generated content (UGC) interns across universities (UC Berkeley, UNC Chapel Hill, etc)
    • Redesigned core game mechanics to convert top-of-funnel players into mid-funnel engaged users, executing the company's first funnel-optimization campaign.
    • Created viral LinkedIn posts with 100,000+ total members reached
  4. [04]

    Independent Author

    July 2026 - Present

    Shelby the Armadillo Explains (Children's picture book series)

    • Authored and self-published a 36-page children's picture book on Amazon, launching an original series pairing real sociology concepts with communities like Alief.
    • Secured a research partnership with the City of Meadows Place, TX (including the Mayor and her team) to inform a second book grounded in Robert Sampson's collective efficacy theory.
    • Direct the narrative, research, and illustration direction for each installment, translating academic sociology concepts into content accessible to young readers.
  5. [05]

    Lead Tutor

    June 2026 - Present

    Amviet Learning Center, LLC

    • Tutored 20 middle school students across four core subjects: math, science, English, and social studies, tailoring instruction to individual learning needs.
    • Delivered approximately 19 hours of instruction weekly on a consistent Monday–Friday schedule (2:45–6:30 PM).
    • Developed and adapted lesson plans across subject areas to reinforce classroom curriculum and support student comprehension.
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    Social Media Team Member

    May 2026 - Present

    TRIIBE

    • Audited LinkedIn and Instagram content performance to identify strategies for increasing post engagement and virality.
    • Managed the official Instagram account, publishing and monitoring posts as the team's youngest contributor.
    • Edited and clipped event video footage for distribution across social media platforms.
    • Designed graphics in Figma to support social media campaigns and maintain visual brand consistency.
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    Founding Executive, Finance Director

    February 2026 - Present

    Youth Civics Network

    • Led financial strategy for the organization, raising $7,500 through grant writing while overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and long-term planning.
    • Partnered with the Operations Director on financial statement preparation and banking, supporting the organization's growth to 100 members and national nonprofit recognition.
    • Contributed to civics curriculum reading 600+ students across 10+ states
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    Research Associate

    January 2026 - May 2026

    Jambeck Research Group (MacArthur Fellow-Led)

    • Conducted field research and collected environmental data in partnership with Alief ISD's sustainability initiatives.
    • Compiled literature reviews that contributed to an open data platform cited by published papers and organizations.
    • Engaged dozens of stakeholders, including community members and local business owners (restaurants, hotels), to gather input shaping waste management solutions.
  9. [09]

    Intern

    June 2025 - August 2025

    Office of Business Opportunities, Houston, TX

    • Updated and refined business guides and marketing materials to support outreach efforts.
    • Represented OBO at career fairs, promoting services and strengthening local business engagement.
    • Modernized the certifications department's file storage and records system, ensuring accurate, up-to-date data for minority- and women-owned business certifications.
    • Redesigned the new employee onboarding process for the contract compliance department, streamlining workforce transitions.
  10. [10]

    Intern

    June 2024 - August 2024

    GPI Investment, Houston, TX

    • Analyzed potential investment opportunities through spreadsheet modeling, market research, and report preparation.
    • Collaborated directly with the firm's president and analyst team on live deal evaluation.
  11. [11]

    Youth Ambassador - Researcher

    October 2023 – March 2024

    City of Houston, Houston

    • Partnered with the Houston Mayor's Office of Education and fellow student representatives (ages 13-18) to address issues in mental health, equity, and education policy.
    • Designed and conducted surveys collecting feedback from Houston-area students to inform policy discussions, presenting findings to support community-focused initiatives.
  12. [12]

    Assistant Treasurer, Member

    September 2023 - April 2025

    Speech and Debate

    • Debated against state and national-qualifying teams on complex issues such as fiscal redistribution and expansion of intellectual property rights.
    • Dedicated 1-2 hours per day to collaborative and independent research to stay informed for upcoming debates
    • Organized team events, fundraisers, and practice sessions that contributed to the team's growth and competitive success.
    • UIL CX District Champion, NCFL Nationals Qualifier, TFA States Qualifier
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    Member

    September 2023 - Present

    Future Business Leaders of America

    • Competed in FBLA events by grade level: Business Concepts, Personal Finance, and Securities & Investments
    • Placed 8th nationally in Business Concepts, demonstrating mastery of consumerism, economic systems, business ethics, insurance, and money management.
    • Qualified for nationals 3x and won the Texas state competition.